which equation represents the constant rate of change to determine y kilograms
for x pounds?
x kg * (y lbs/ x kgs) = y lbs
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y lbs * (x kg/ y lbs) = x kg
before you actually apply these equations you need to know the equivalences between the two units being analyzed
To determine the equation that represents the constant rate of change between pounds (x) and kilograms (y), we need to know the conversion factor between these two units.
The conversion factor for pounds to kilograms is approximately 0.45359237 kg per pound. This means that to convert pounds to kilograms, you multiply the number of pounds by 0.45359237.
Now, let's set up the equation:
y = kx
In this equation:
- "y" represents the weight in kilograms,
- "x" represents the weight in pounds, and
- "k" represents the constant rate of change.
To find the value of the constant rate of change (k), we need to use the conversion factor we mentioned earlier. Since 1 pound is equal to 0.45359237 kg, the constant rate of change (k) will be 0.45359237.
Therefore, the equation representing the constant rate of change to determine y kilograms for x pounds is:
y = 0.45359237x